22.12.2017.

The norm, which allows a court to amend an administrative act and to determine the specific content thereof only in cases provided for in law, is compatible with the Satversme

On 22 December 2017, the Constitutional Court has passed a judgement in case No. 2017-08-01 “On Compliance of Section 253 (3) of the Administrative Procedure Law with the First Sentence of Article 92 of the Satversme of the Republic of Latvia”. The Contested Norm Section 253 (3) of the Administrative Procedure Law provides: “In cases provided for by law a court […]

22.12.2017.

The norms of Education Law, which set loyalty requirements for teachers are compatible with the Satversme

On 21 December 2017, the Constitutional Court passed a judgement in case No. 2017-03-01 “On Compliance of the Fourth and the Sixth Part of Section 30, the Fifth and the Sixth Part of Section 48, Para 5 of Section 50, and Para 21 of the First Part of Section 51 of Education Law with the First Sentence of Article 100 and the First […]

19.12.2017.

Ineta Ziemele, the President of the Constitutional Court, elected a corresponding member of the Latvian Academy of Sciences

On Monday, 18 December, diplomas to the newly elected members of the Latvian Academy of Science (hereinafter – LAS) were awarded at the LAS. A diploma was awarded also to Ineta Ziemele, the President of the Constitutional Court, a professor of the Riga Graduate School of Law, who on 23 November of the current year was […]

19.12.2017.

The norms that set the threshold values of environmental noise of open-air moto racing tracks are incompatible with a person’s right to health and the right to live in a benevolent environment

On 19 December 2017, the Constitutional Court passed the judgement in case No. 2017-02-03 “On Compliance of Para 2 of Annex 2 to the Cabinet Regulation of 7 January 2004 No. 16 “Procedure for Assessing and Managing Noise” with Para 7 of Section 3 and Section 181 (3) of the Law “On Pollution” and Article 111 and Article 115 of the Satversme of the Republic […]

08.12.2017.

The Constitutional Court discusses constitutional control of the state budget at its annual conference

Today, on 8 December, the annual conference of the Constitutional Court is held at the Saeima. The topic chosen for the conference of this year is “ Constitutional Control and the State Budget”. The topic of the conference is examined from the perspective of experience gained by four Member States of the European Union – […]

07.12.2017.

Delegations of the Constitutional Courts of Belgium and the Czech Republic visit the Constitutional Court in the framework of tri-lateral cooperation

Today, on 7 December, a meeting between the Justices of the Constitutional Court of Latvia, the Constitutional Court of Belgium and the Constitutional Court of the Czech Republic was held at the Constitutional Court in the framework of tri-lateral cooperation. During the meeting, the Justices of the Constitutional Court discussed reviewing the legality of legislative procedure. […]

30.11.2017.

A case initiated with respect to the Minister’s order, by which the decision of the Salaspils Regional Council on establishing standing committees is partially suspended

On 24 November 2017, the 3rd Panel of the Constitutional Court initiated a case “On compliance of the Order of 1 August 2017 by the Minister for the Environmental Protection and Regional Development (hereinafter also – the Minister) No. 1-13/6038 “On suspending Para 1, 3, 4 and 5 of the decision of 16 June 2017 by the Salaspils […]

24.11.2017.

The norm of Education Law, which establishes an absolute prohibition for a person, who has been punished for serious or particularly serious crimes, to work as a teacher, is incompatible with Article 106 of the Satversme

On 24 November 2017, the Constitutional Court passed a judgement in the case “On compliance of Para 1 of Section 50 of Education Law, insofar it denies a person, who has been punished for serious or particularly serious crimes, to work as a teacher, with Article 106 of the Satversme of the Republic of Latvia.” The Contested […]

17.11.2017.

The Constitutional Court terminates legal proceedings in the case regarding prohibition to indicate the name of the street on the sign on the building in a foreign language alongside its name in Latvian

On 17 November 2017, the Constitutional Court adopted a decision on terminating legal proceedings in the case “On Compliance of Section 18(1) and Section 21(1) of Official Language Law with Article 96 of the Satversme of the Republic of Latvia”. The Contested Norms Section 18 (1) of Official Language Law: “Place names in the Republic of Latvia shall be […]

16.11.2017.

The tax rates set in Section 6 of the law “On Solidarity Tax” also with respect to employers are incompatible with the principle of equality enshrined in the Satversme

On 16 November 2017, the Constitutional Court pronounced judgement in case No. 2016-16-01 “On Compliance of Section 3, Section 5 and Section 6 of the law “On Solidarity Tax” with the First Sentence of Article 91 of the Satversme of the Republic of Latvia”. The Contested Norms Section 3 of the law “On Solidarity Tax”: “The tax object shall […]

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